Abital
Abital is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My father is dew”.
| Meaning | My father is dew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֲבִיטַל |
| Pronunciation | ah-vee-TAHL |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Abital
Abital is an older English spelling of Avital, from Hebrew avi, 'my father', and tal, 'dew', meaning 'my father is dew' or 'father of dew'. Dew is a symbol of blessing and renewal in Hebrew poetry. In the Bible, Abital is one of the wives of King David and the mother of his son Shephatiah. The spelling Avital is the one used in modern Israel.
Is Abital a Jewish name?
Abital is a biblical name; she appears in 2 Samuel 3 and 1 Chronicles 3 as a wife of King David, and the name is used by Jewish families as Avital.
How popular is Abital?
Avital is fairly common in Israel; the spelling Abital is rare.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abital mean?
Abital means 'My father is dew'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Abital a Jewish name?
Abital is a biblical name; she appears in 2 Samuel 3 and 1 Chronicles 3 as a wife of King David, and the name is used by Jewish families as Avital.
How do you pronounce Abital?
Abital is pronounced ah-vee-TAHL.
Is Abital a boy or girl name?
Abital is usually a girl name.